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Activities to Do With Your Pet Near Jacksonville

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Looking for pet-friendly activities near Jacksonville? I've got the scoop on the best places and experiences to enjoy with your furry friend. Discover my top recommendations for making lasting memories with your pet in and around Jacksonville, just a...
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Pet-friendly Activities in Jacksonville

Check out my top recommendations for unforgettable experiences with your four-legged companion in Jacksonville.

 
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A dog park and beer/coffee bar! What could be better that to spend quality time with friends and fur babies?!
Jacksonville Dog Day Care | Indoor/Outdoor Dog Parks
 
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This beautiful park offers a nice mix of 20 miles of trails and beach access. Camping is also available to stay the night with your furry friends.
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park - Timucuan Parks Foundation
 
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If your pet enjoys wide-open hikes on trails, this is a great park to visit. Lots of pine trees and salt marshes alongside miles of trails on 4,000 acres. I visited this park with Aries and was amazed at how large it actually is!
Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park
 
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With outdoor seating and boat access to the restaurant, this craft brewery and restaurant has an entire outdoor space with seating, a few outdoor games and often, live music. I have eaten there with Aries on several ocassions and pets are always more...
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Woodland trails surrounding a large lake with exceptional views of wildlife and fauna is what to expect. There are lots of shady areas, which is so appreciated during the summer months.
Home - Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
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This Jacksonville restaurant in a historic area is well-known for its menu and for its quaint pet-friendly patio.
The Brick Restaurant
 
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Enjoy a leisurely stroll with your pet along the St. Johns River while observing nature and public art.
Southbank Riverwalk | Visit Jacksonville
 
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Check out this list of the top dog-friendly beaches in Jacksonville.
Top Dog Beaches in Jacksonville FL - Visit Jacksonville
 
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This eclectic neighborhood favors unique restaurants, bars and vintage shops. Many, of which, have patios or courtyard areas that allow pets.
Historic Five Points Jacksonville – A Bohemian Neighborhood

Pet-friendly Activities Near to Jacksonville

Although located outside of the city of Jacksonville, these are some great suggestions of pet-friendly places.

 
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This is one my favorite parks with visit with Aries. Although it has beach access with stunning rock formations, the ancient live oak tree is such an amazing focal point with manicured trails and picnic areas along the Matanzas River. As a bonus, the...
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
 
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Blue Spring is about 2 hours outside of Jacksonville, but is well worth the drive. Aries and I go to this park every winter, because the cold weather steers the manatees into the clear springs where they seek warmth. It is so amazing to watch these g...
Blue Spring State Park - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
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Small-leashed dogs are not only welcome on the wine tour, but are also allowed with their humans to visit the upstairs bar, The Cellar Upstairs.
Award Winning Florida Wines - San Sebastian Winery
 
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I can vouch for St. Augustine being super pet-friendly! Aries and I have frequented this charming city many times. From pet-friendly hotels to welcoming restaurants, St. Augustine is a pawsome destination for both me and my pets. We have noticed that...
Pet-Friendly Things to Do | St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra, FL
 
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Amelia Island boasts as being a pet-friendly destination in general. From the natural beaches to welcoming restaurants, this charming area has various types of places that cater to pets.
Amelia Island, Florida